Meet Japan’s bright new idea for boosting EV range – wireless charging at traffic lights

Researchers in Japan are preparing a pilot program that will see wireless charging technology embedded into the road surfaces in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, just outside of Tokyo.As reported by University Journal (via Eletrek), the idea is that electric vehicles (fitted with the appropriate tech) waiting at traffic signals will be able to wirelessly receive a 10-second charge, which could add around 1km (or 0.6-miles) of range. That may not sound like a lot, but if the trials are successful,

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